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**As a Woman**

The Fertility, Hormones, and Health Podcast with Dr. Natalie Crawford
Navigating your hormones shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Hosted by double board-certified fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford, this podcast cuts through the noise to bring you science-backed insights on fertility, hormone health, and reproductive wellness without the overwhelm.
Whether you’re trying to conceive, managing a diagnosis like PCOS or endometriosis, or simply want to understand your cycle and feel better in your body, you’re in the right place. From IVF to perimenopause, egg quality to inflammation, each episode delivers real education and actionable tools plus expert interviews and powerful patient stories.
This is your trusted resource for the truth about your body and your roadmap to feeling empowered in your health as a woman.

Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Natalie Crawford MD, As a Woman Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.

Latest Episodes:

Natural Fertility Q&A: Fertility Testing, AMH, IUDs, and STIs May 05, 2024

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Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about natural fertility.

Questions Answered:

I have been struggling to get pregnant with second child. My AMH came back at 1.21 and then I got a second AMH done three months later and it came back at .7. What does a drop like this mean?
If someone has had a chlamydia infection, what signs should they look for? Should they automatically get checked for potential complications?
I had an IUD for 10 years. My menstruation has been very light barely saturating a tampon for about 3-4 days. Does this mean my lining is too thin?
I recently had my Paragard IUD. My doctor mentioned I have scarring on my uterus. Could those be related?
What imaging do you recommend for female fertility testing?

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Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week’s For Fertility’s Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!

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If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility.

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Fertility Research Updates: AMH, PCOS, Vitamin D, Periods and the Lunar Cycle Apr 29, 2024

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Dr. Natalie Crawford reviews three of the latest research studies by Fertility and Sterility. These studies include AMH and Vitamin D, AMH and PCOS, and periods and the lunar cycle. Dr. Crawford has a masters degree in clinical research, so staying up to date on the latest data is something she is very passionate about. You can't make decisions on data you don't know.

Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake

I'm trying to conceive while postpartum and my period has not returned. Do you have any tips?
When does the placenta take over and when do you typically transition off taking progesterone and estrogen from an embryo transfer?
can high intensity exercise be a cause of a luteal phase defect?

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Studies reviewed:

Association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and antimüllerian hormone levels in a cohort of African-American women Subramanian, Anita et al. Fertility and Sterility, Volume 121, Issue 4, 642 - 650
The menstrual cycle is influenced by weekly and lunar rhythms Ecochard, René et al. Fertility and Sterility, Volume 121, Issue 4, 651 - 659
Antimüllerian hormone level predicts ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome treated with clomiphene and metformin Komorowski, Allison S. et al.Fertility and Sterility, Volume 121, Issue 4, 660 - 668

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Understanding Your Hormones and Reproductive Health Apr 21, 2024

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Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses everything you need to know about your hormones and reproductive health. This is your life. This is your body. You deserve to have the information you need to make the choices that are absolutely the best for you.

Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake

How many days post -FET can I take a pregnancy test?
How much does being overweight impact fertility?
How do I decide to keep doing rounds of letrozole or move on to IUI?
I'm a 32 year old starting IVF on Thursday, hearing conflicting things about exercise during the cycle.

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Personalized Fertility Care Apr 14, 2024

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Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the concept of personalized fertility care. The number one question we get from the audience is questions about your cycle and how to make it better. This is what your care team should be doing. Not every cycle will be perfect. But somebody should analyze what happened and make a suggestion for next steps. Listen to this episode to learn ways to advocate for yourself and get the best care possible on your fertility journey.

Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake

Do you recommend Ovasitol for patients with PCOS?
What prevents a baby from sticking to the uterine wall?
Can I exercise the week after my embryo transfer?
What is the typical IVF protocol for someone with PCOS?

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Fertility Q&A - IVF Part 2 Apr 07, 2024

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Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about IVF.

Questions Answered:

Only one of my 28 mature eggs made it to blastocyst. Why did my progesterone rise so suddenly and how could this have impacted our cycle and results of our IVF cycle? What else could have caused these results?
My wife and I are trying to get pregnant via IVF. Her FSH is 18 on the second day of her period and her estrogen is 76 and the cycle was cancelled? Should we keep trying?
I was diagnosed with hypo hypo and am in my first IVF cycle. Is there something that can help boost my FSH and LH numbers?
I’m considering IVF in Taiwan. Can jet lag impact my IVF outcomes? What advice do you have for getting treatment overseas?

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Diet and Male Fertility Mar 31, 2024

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Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses how diet can impact male fertility. Sperm factors contribute to 40% of infertility. The lifecycle of sperm is 90 days and sensitive at different times of development. Changes in environment can have a big impact on this process. Listen as Dr. Crawford breaks down on how different lifestyle changes can influence male fertility.

Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake.

Fresh vs. Frozen sperm. Is fresh the best option?
How do I improve my chances of conceiving with IUI?
I’m starting IVF and am hearing conflicting things about exercise. What do you recommend?

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Fertility Q&A- Miscarriage Part 2 Mar 24, 2024

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Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about miscarriage. Miscarriage is so hard and something Dr. Crawford has experienced herself. Understanding when you should seek help and what that help should look like can be so advantageous as you try to advocate for yourself.

Questions answered:

Is it common to have something retained in the uterine cavity after a miscarriage? What could cause this?
I am having recurrent implantation failure with PGT-A tested embryos. My REI recommends a new cycle because there could be a cohort issue. What are your thoughts?
After two healthy pregnancies, I lost a pregnancy at 19.5 weeks. They told me my next pregnancy would be low risk, which concerns me that I’ll only get two ultrasounds.
I had a miscarriage at around 6 weeks after my first IVF transfer. Is it normal to experience some spotting while waiting for my next period.
I had a miscarriage after my first pregnancy. Could my PCOS have played a role in the loss?

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Uterine Fibroids and Infertility Mar 17, 2024

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Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses uterine fibroids and their impact on fertility. What are the risks? What are the types? Should they be removed? How can they impact fertility and pregnancy? What are the procedure options? Dr. Crawford answers these questions and more while also citing studies on this topic.

Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake.

Why am I spotting while on Estradiol for lining priming?
I have dark brown spotting for a week before my period. I have been off birth control for a year and just started TTC. What could be going on?
Is there a benefit to taking off work for my FET? I feel like it could help me with stress.
What activity or exercise can I do the week after my FET?

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Fertility Q&A - Ovulation Part 2 Mar 10, 2024

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Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about ovulation and ovulation induction. If you do not understand how ovulation works, it's hard to know when things are normal and most importantly when they are abnormal. It also hard to know when your periods are normal or abnormal and what treatments work or don't work for you.

Questions answered:

I just did my first round of Letrozole and I typically ovulate around day 15 and got a positive ovulation test around day 9. Is this normal?
What is the purpose of using Letrozole to boost ovulation? Does Letrozole work for luteal phase deficiency? How many cycles should I do?
At my monitoring appointment for medicated IUI, I was told my 25mm follicle was likely too mature. Did I trigger too late?

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Special Edition Part 2 - Understanding Fetal Personhood and IVF Mar 03, 2024

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Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses what fetal personhood is and how restrictions on IVF can have a huge impact on families. In this special part 2 episode, Dr. Crawford discusses the impact limitations on IVF can have on embryo disposition, embryo creation, and ultimate success of IVF.

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